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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
At first glance, the pieces include fragments such as those commonly found in Makola Market, one of Accra’s bustling trade centers.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Thomas asked, barely glancing up from his Instagram feed.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Amusingly, the elderly nun’s vow of silence permits her only a chiding glance whenever unfiltered María Ángeles’ conversation turns salty.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
At first glance, the pieces include fragments such as those commonly found in Makola Market, one of Accra’s bustling trade centers.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the second-floor dressing room, some stole glances onto the west terrace, which was covered in plywood and scattered with paint buckets.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Thomas asked, barely glancing up from his Instagram feed.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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On Instagram through the years, he's shared many glimpses into that time in his life, from school portraits and prom pics to Christmas memories and beyond.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sasaki needed two pitches to get the final out, as Tommy Edman fired a bouncing throw that Freeman had to sprawl to grab to close out the night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The score would have given Arizona a 21-point lead late in the game, but instead the ball bounced out of the back of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and a turnover.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Koolaburra by Ugg Advay Slip-on Boots These suede boots strike that ideal balance between cozy and practical, complete with a fuzzy faux fur cuff that peeks out for just the right amount of flair.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Double-Breasted Overcoat Ideal for tossing atop an evening look, double-breasted overcoats add instant elegance to your winter nights out and look especially chic with a pair of heels peeking out from beneath the hemline.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stacy’s husband, Mark, the captain of the 2nd Massachusetts, sipped a gleaming Capri Sun.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Enormous glowing planets hung overhead; others were installed at ground level, punctuating the venue’s gleaming black floor.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chic Classic Collection Stretch Pull-On Pant For moms who love a straight-leg look, these stretchy legging jeans are perfect for work, events, and beyond.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This sport is littered with clubs that have hit their nadirs and rebounded all within the timeframe of the Angels’ last winning record, the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and many more.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan is likely to rebound from an environmental disaster last month at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia that led the copper and gold producer to cut its production estimates, according to UBS.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On top of that, another potential sell signal is close to being flashed.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, 3 to 5 inches of rain might be possible, forecasters said, which could lead to flash flooding.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Parents who identify as Republican, younger, or homeschool their children are among the most likely to delay or skip vaccines, the survey found.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The grand jury indictment means the former fire chief’s criminal case skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves directly to trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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